Cheese Out

I received another unexpected card from a student today.

Yesterday, a 5th grader who I had assessed earlier in the year came into the main office. I gave him a hug and congratulated him on his impending graduation (he will be moving onto middle school next year). There was another student in the office who I didn't know. Someone pointed out to me that the other student was also graduating. I congratulated and hugged her as well. She didn't know me and looked slightly terrified- I can be a bit overwhelming!

Today I got the card in my school mailbox. It said:

"Dear R.,
You're a really nice person and it was really nice meeting you!
-Student"

I could see that she had written and then erased another message. I could still read what had been written. The note originally read:

"You have really nice teeth. Stay strong and thank you for hugging me today. Cheese out!"

Definitely a keeper.